5 Best Family-Friendly Cafes in Brighton Beach, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 7 cafes in Brighton Beach, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five family-friendly places to eat in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, for parents and groups who want a relaxed meal nearby. Seven qualifying businesses listed on Google as family friendly were considered, then ranked by Google rating weighted by review count, so places with many consistent reviews rank higher. The list mixes a coffee shop with Georgian, Central Asian and Eastern European restaurants. Each entry notes hours, address, listed services and what reviewers mention.
#1
Nota bene restaurant
★ 4.6 (420 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–60 per person
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Nota bene restaurant at 282 Brighton Beach Ave serves Georgian food and opens in the afternoon, staying open late on weekends and closing Monday and Tuesday. Google lists breakfast, dessert, live music and wheelchair-accessible seating. Reviewers mention khachapuri and a Georgian wine list, and one warns of an added service charge on the bill.
Best for: Georgian dinner with the family
- Address
- 282 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- Fri 2:30–11 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 2 pm–1 am; Sun 2 pm–1 am; Thu 2:30–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 2:30–10 pm
#2
Le Cafe Grand Prix
★ 4.8 (66 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Le Cafe Grand Prix is a coffee shop at 2743 Coney Island Ave, open from 7 am daily. Google lists it as family friendly, with breakfast, desserts, quick bites and wheelchair-accessible seating. Reviewers mention a clean interior, friendly service, an ube latte and small pastries and yogurt, though one found a caramel latte weak.
Best for: Morning coffee and pastries with kids
- Address
- 2743 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 7 am–5 pm; Sun 7 am–3 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
#3
Anvar’s Restaurant
★ 4.5 (257 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–30 per person
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Anvar’s Restaurant at 241 Brighton Beach Ave is listed as women-owned and Asian-owned, with outdoor seating, breakfast, lunch, dinner and live music. It is closed on Tuesdays and stays open until midnight on Saturday. Reviewers mention lamb kebabs, mini chebureki, attentive service and good value.
Best for: Kebabs and a casual family meal
- Address
- 241 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–10 pm; Mon 10 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–12 am; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 10 am–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 10 am–10 pm
#4
Oleandr
★ 4.4 (249 Google reviews)Eastern European restaurant$100+ per person
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Oleandr is an Eastern European restaurant at 410 Brighton Beach Ave, open from noon and closed Monday and Tuesday. Google lists live music, desserts, cocktails and late-night food. Reviewers mention singers and music in the evening and describe it as a place to celebrate birthdays, and one family says staff seated them during a private event.
Best for: Family celebrations with live music
- Address
- 410 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12 pm–12 am; Mon Closed; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 12–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 12–10 pm
#5
Ador Restaurant
★ 4.4 (231 Google reviews)Eastern European restaurant$30–90 per person
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Ador Restaurant at 3145 Brighton 4th St is an Eastern European restaurant open daily from 10 am, with outdoor seating, a bar and brunch. Google lists it as family friendly, cozy and good for groups. Reviewers mention fresh seafood such as salmon and tuna tartare and oysters, quick service and a wide variety of dishes.
Best for: Seafood and group dining
- Address
- 3145 Brighton 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–11 pm; Mon 10 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–11 pm; Sun 10 am–10 pm; Thu 10 am–10 pm; Tue 10 am–10 pm; Wed 10 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 cafes in Brighton Beach, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Family friendly”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Nota bene restaurant, Anvar’s Restaurant, Oleandr and Ador Restaurant take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Le Cafe Grand Prix opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Nota bene restaurant ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 420 reviews. Le Cafe Grand Prix is second at 4.8 from 66 reviews.
Which cafes in Brighton Beach, New York NY are open late?
Nota bene restaurant stays open until 1 am; Anvar’s Restaurant stays open until 12 am; Oleandr stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Nota bene restaurant $20–60; Le Cafe Grand Prix $10–20; Anvar’s Restaurant $10–30; Oleandr $100+; Ador Restaurant $30–90.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Le Cafe Grand Prix, Anvar’s Restaurant and Ador Restaurant.
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